Admin l Monday, July 24, 2018
WOODFORD GREEN, London – Mr Andrew Walker,(36) the young man who was attacked with acid in Woodford Green in January says the attack has changed his life forever. Walker was attacked while opening the boot of his car on Waltham Road on Saturday morning.
“He heard a noise behind him and when he turned around was sprayed with acid”, Police said. “The person who attacked me changed my life forever, and I am constantly reminded of the pain they caused when they randomly attacked me earlier this year.
“I would urge anyone with any information to come forward to the police as soon as possible so that this person can be put behind bars and won’t be able to harm anyone else for a long time,” Mr Andrew Walker said.
Lead investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Jamie Piscopo said: “This was a shocking attack on an innocent man going about his daily business. He has received life-changing injuries, including extensive burns and scarring to his arms, face, and the left side of his body.
“At this stage, we are unsure as to what the motive for this was attack was or why someone would want to harm Mr Walker in this way.
“We’re releasing the CCTV images in the hope that somebody will recognise the suspect and get in contact with us. It shows the suspect running away and a red car, which we also believe to be involved.
“I would encourage anyone with information to contact us on 0208 345 2714 or tell us what they know anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers.”
He said the Police were called at approximately 09:18hrs on Saturday, 20 January to Waltham Road, Woodford Green following reports of a suspected noxious substance attack.
Officers attended along with London Ambulance Service [LAS] and London Fire Brigade [LFB].
